The Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites (AWSHCS) / Construction Safety Orientation Course (CSOC) is a mandatory WSH training course for all construction workers. They must complete the course before beginning any construction work or entering a construction site. Upon completion, trainees will be equipped to enter construction sites and perform general construction duties. This course is conducted and assessed entirely in English.
CSOC | Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites Course (English) is a mandatory training program for all construction workers. Attending and passing CSOC is a requirement for issuing work permits for both new and existing foreign workers. New workers must complete the CSOC within 14 days of arrival. By completing this course, participants will be prepared to enter construction sites and perform their duties safely and effectively. This course is conducted and assessed entirely in English.
Workplace safety and health legal obligations and other organizational requirements
Rights and responsibilities of a worker stipulated by the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act
Rights and responsibilities of a worker stipulated by the Employment Act, Workplace Injury Compensation Act
Common safety signs in a construction site
Types of risk control measures
Proper usage and maintenance of PPE
Common workplace hazards associated with “Work-at-Height” activities and their risk control measures
Importance of checking “Work-at-Height” (WAH) equipment and safety devices for safety and compliance
Types of personal protective equipment requirements for “Work-at-Height” activities and their uses
Types of safety signs and instructions for compliance for “Work-at-Height” activities
Types of harnesses and their uses
Safe method of 100% tie-off
Safe method of traversing across the scaffold work platforms
Organization’s emergency fire drill
Types and applications of various fire extinguishers
Correct technique in putting out fires
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify own roles and responsibilities as an employee in a construction job
Follow safe work procedures in a construction job
Follow safe “Work-at-Height” procedures
Respond to fire emergencies
Mandatory for all construction workers/personnel entering a construction site
Above 18 Year of Age
Medically Fit
language proficiency in language of instruction
Basic Numeracy Proficiency
Written & Practical Assessment
1 hour written (40 MCQs, 60% passing) and 1 hour practical (Competent/Not Yet Competent basis).
Assessment Venue
SCAL Academy
164 Gul Circle #01-14 JTC Space @Gul, (S) 629621
Important Note
Participants must wear their own PPE (Helmets and safety boots/shoes) for the practical lesson. Those without the required PPE will not be permitted to participate in the practical lesson or assessment
Upon successful completion, participants will recieve:
Certificate of achievement by SCAL Academy Pte. Ltd.
CSOC Card by SCAL Academy Pte. Ltd.
SCAL Members: $100.00
Non-Members: $109.00
Note: Starting June 30, 2024, SCAL Academy will no longer accept cash or cheque payments. Please use credit/debit cards, bank transfers, GIRO or PayNow for payments.
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) are eligible for up to 70% SSG Funding for this course.
2.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 16.0 hours
Assessment Hours – 2 hours
English
Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency
SCAL Academy reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria
Training provider will submit trainee details via SSG Training Provider Gateway and will bill in NETT fee if trainee is eligible for training grant. Note that all grants are subject for final approval by SSG.
Course Fees (Incl GST)
SCAL Members: $100.00
Non-Members: $109.00
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Replacement/Postponement
A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes. Appeal of Assessment Result: (a) Students who wish to appeal for review of assessment results, please fill the Assessment Appeal Form that can be downloaded from website. There will be an admin fee of $60.00 (incl GST, non-refundable).
Special Class
Available upon request.
For more information, please contact Ms Gina at 67978779 or email gina@scal-academy.com.sg
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